National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photo by Albert Ting

Lunar New Year Family Fun and Festival
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Family Fun: 10am–1pm
Festival and Performances: 12–6pm

Gallop into 2026, the year of the horse, and celebrate Lunar New Year with the National Museum of Asian Art! In the morning, enjoy family friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, story time, lantern making, ink painting, and more at the museum. Activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Free, no registration required.

To learn more, click here.

Then join their festival and market pop-up at the nearby Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (AIB) in the afternoon. Experience cultural performances, lion dances, food, makers, and more! Plus, enjoy curator talks and tours at the museum throughout the day. Kindly register in advance. Activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis.

To learn more and view full schedule of events, click here.